Norris
Norris: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɔɹɪs/ · /ˈnɑɹɪs/
Meaning and origin of Norris
Root meaning: “a northerner, a migrant from the north”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
An Anglo-Norman surname, from Old French norreis (“a northerner, a migrant from the north”). More at French norois.
How popular is Norris?
Since 1880, 523 girls and 16,456 boys in the U.S. have been named Norris (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1643 in 1933. Its highest rank for boys was #330 in 1924. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Norris
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Sibling name ideas for Norris
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Norris FAQ
What does the name Norris mean?
Norris traces back to a root meaning "a northerner, a migrant from the north". A male given name transferred from the surname. An Anglo-Norman surname, from Old French norreis (“a northerner, a migrant from the north”). More at French norois.
What is the origin of the name Norris?
Norris is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Norris?
Since 1880, 523 girls and 16,456 boys in the U.S. have been named Norris (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1643 in 1933. Its highest rank for boys was #330 in 1924. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Norris a boy or girl name?
Norris is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 523 girls and 16,456 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.